GERMANY

Berlin

If you are looking for cultural attractions, relaxation, architecture and upscale shopping for baby, the German capital is the destination for you.

More than 170 museums, including those on the famous museum island, put the treasures of the world on public display. Music lovers can attend performances by leading orchestras – such as the internationally celebrated Berlin Philharmonic – and ballets and operas at the three major opera houses.

The famous Kurfürstendamm, grand old Friedrichstrasse and the independent boutiques in and around the Hackesche Höfe offer endless scope for shopping.

But Berlin also has a relaxed vibe and lots of open spaces for a breath of fresh air. No city in Germany is greener than Berlin with its forests, lakes and sprawling parks. This laid-back way of life can be found throughout the city.

When the weather gets warmer, life in Berlin moves outdoors to the beach bars, pavement cafés and open-air cinemas and theatres – perfect for enjoying the sunshine and the balmy summer nights.